Eat Less Cottage Cheese And More Ice Cream Thoughts On Life From Erma Bombeck [Hardcover]

Erma Bombeck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 2003

In 1979, someone asked humorist Erma Bombeck, “If you had your life to live over, would you change anything?” Her immediate answer was no, but once she thought about it, she changed her mind. The result was a classic column full of Bombeck’s signature wit and warmth. Now the beloved column that has hung on hundreds of refrigerator doors has been cheerily illustrated and designed as a handsome gift book, Eat Less Cottage and More Ice Cream. In it, Bombeck gently reminds us of what is really important in life:“If I had my life to live over again I would have waxed less and listened more.”“I would have cried and laughed less while watching television . . . and more while watching real life.”“But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute of it . . . look at it and really see it . . . try it on . . . live it . . . exhaust it . . . and never give that minute back until there was nothing left of it. . . . ”Long-time fans of Erma Bombeck will be thrilled to have this favorite column in the form of a beautiful keepsake. Readers discovering Bombeck for the first time will become fans instantly. Eat Less Cottage and More Ice Cream offers wisdom to inspire all of us.

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About the Author

Erma Bombeck was America's favorite humorist at the time of her death in 1996. Beloved by her wry yet warm look at family life, Erma touched millions through her newspaper column, books, and appearances. Ten of her 13 books, including Forever Erma, appeared on the New York Times Best-Seller List. Known primarily for her columns, she was also a member of the original team of ABC's Good Morning America. From 1979 until her death, her name appeared annually on the list of the "25 Most Influential Women in America" as compiled by The World Almanac. She always said her favorite food was pasta and her hobby was dust.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (April 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740721275
• ISBN-13: 978-0740721274
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #928,363 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #75 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Humor > Essays

More About the Author

Beloved for her wry yet warm look at family life, Erma Bombeck was America's favorite humorist at the time of her death in 1996. Ten of her 13 books, including Forever, Erma, appeared on the New York Times best-seller list. She claimed her first fiction writing was the weather forecast in the Dayton Herald. Her favorite food was pasta, and her hobby was dust.

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for what it is, April 21, 2004

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J. Dunlap "julibelle" (Eagle River, AK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eat Less Cottage Cheese And More Ice Cream Thoughts On Life From Erma Bombeck (Hardcover)

I had hoped that this book would be another collection of Bombeck's columns or pieces from several of her books... It is a little gift book edition of some of her best phrases. With whimsical illustrations and a lovely design, this makes an excellent small present for a true Bombeck fan or for someone who enjoys a little escape and encouragement.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best of Erma, November 7, 2007

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Brenda Parker - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eat Less Cottage Cheese And More Ice Cream Thoughts On Life From Erma Bombeck (Hardcover)

This a cute coffee table book, but I didn't realize that it was just a few words per page.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Typical Bombeck Humor, January 18, 2008

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P. E. Jackman "insatiable reader" (North Brookfield, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eat Less Cottage Cheese And More Ice Cream Thoughts On Life From Erma Bombeck (Hardcover)

While I was not sure of the type of book I was ordering I loved the title and after all it was Bombeck, so how could I go wrong. I even ordered copies for friends. I was delighted with the content but wished for more. It seemed like so little when I wanted to continue to enjoy the humor I remember from Erma Bombeck. Guess I will have to buy more Bombeck books.